I'm no expert on this, but here goes anyways.
FAR 91 gives only visibility requirements and cloud clearance minimums for VFR and IFR.
They are dictated by airspace and altitude.
Part 91 doesn't require a visibile horizon, reference to ground objects, or any other visual cue. As long as you keep clear of those cloud requirements, you are technically VFR.
So is night flight over water with no horizon legal?
Looks like it is for part 91 ops.
But not very clever unless you're instrument rated, current, and comptetent.
Part 135 specifies VFR limits, but I'm not familiar with the regs.
BUT I don't see how Part 91 can apply if you're going 50 miles offshore anyway because of Section 91.101: Applicability which says 'This subpart prescribes flight rules governing the operation of aircraft within the United States and within 12 nautical miles from the coast of the United States.'
Nick Lapos
Am I am missing something here?
